Neurology

From stroke to neurodegeneration — the science and its clinical impact.

Stroke Rehabilitation Infographic Stresses Recovery After Stroke

An AHA infographic spotlights stroke rehabilitation and the functional, emotional, and independence gains that can follow structured recovery care.

By Dr. A. Manasa, MBBS · Oct 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Neurology·Cancer Cell

BCL11B-JAK2/STAT3 Targeting Emerges as Parkinson’s Therapy Strategy

A Cell Press study identifies BCL11B-mediated JAK2/STAT3 activation as a therapeutic target in Parkinson’s disease, pointing to a…

Oct 21, 2026

Neurology·MHRA

Dementia Risk Reduction Starts With Midlife Health Review

Midlife health checks can identify blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and other modifiable risks linked to dementia, especially vascular…

Oct 21, 2026

Neurology·JCI

Prefrontal-Hypothalamic Circuit Links Positive Affect to Fear Extinction

A JCI commentary describes how distinct medial prefrontal projections to the zona incerta and supramamillary nucleus shape fear…

Oct 21, 2026

Neurology·BBC Dental

MS Misdiagnosis Raises Diagnostic Concerns After Christina Applegate Revelation

Christina Applegate said she was wrongly diagnosed with MS, bringing attention to how often the disease can be…

Oct 21, 2026

Neurology·Becker H

Digital assessment in myasthenia gravis gains ground in remote monitoring

A narrative review maps digital tools for myasthenia gravis, from smartphone tasks to wearables, while stressing validation gaps…

Oct 21, 2026

Neurology·Nature

Blood Pressure Not Linked to Composite Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy in Older Adults

Longitudinal blood pressure was not associated with composite neocortical cerebral amyloid angiopathy, though frontal regional findings differed slightly.

Oct 21, 2026

Neurology·Cancer Cell

Postnatal Mouse Brain Inflammation Begins in Leptomeninges, Not Parenchyma

A mouse study shows systemic inflammation first activates leptomeningeal macrophages and fibroblasts, priming early brain immune gene responses.

Oct 21, 2026

Neurology·Cancer Cell

Acute Ischemic Stroke Prognosis Linked to D-Dimer, NLR, and CRP/ALB

In acute ischemic stroke, D-dimer, NLR, and CRP/ALB helped predict 90-day prognosis after thrombolysis, with combined discrimination improving…

Oct 21, 2026

Neurology·Cancer Cell

Histone Lactylation Emerges as a New Epigenetic Target in Alzheimer’s Disease

A 2025 narrative review links histone lactylation to neuroinflammation, microglial activation, and amyloid biology in Alzheimer’s disease.

Oct 21, 2026

Neurology

From stroke to neurodegeneration — the science and its clinical impact.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.